*As of Sep 5, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently active for Melissa, issued by the National Weather Service. This moderate-severity alert is expected to remain in effect until tomorrow evening. The primary concern is the dangerous combination of high air temperatures and humidity, which creates elevated heat index values.
Right now, the air temperature is 97F, but it feels like 102F due to the relative humidity of 39%. The dew point is 68F, and the sky is clear. Wind speeds are currently 11 mph, though gusts are reported at 8 mph.
Residents should be aware that the perceived heat is significantly higher than the actual air temperature, posing a risk to those spending time outdoors.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Today will remain sunny with a high near 99F. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 103F, making the conditions feel even more intense than the thermometer indicates. Southeast winds will blow around 5 mph.
The chance of precipitation is low at 4%. As the day transitions to tonight, skies will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 77F, but the heat index values will still reach as high as 102F.
South southeast winds will be light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph. The lack of significant cloud cover means there will be little relief from the heat even after sunset.
